EZJim

Isn't the question: what were you thinking.?

Jen

No, you will not suddenly need to shave as a result of radiation or chemo. You can safely leave an electric shaver off your list.
However, Susan's post reminded me of another essential item if you do get opiates: suppositories. I have a graphic post here on how to use them but they are so much better than the laxatives usually recommended. You can control the time of the "action" wit suppositories but not laxatives. I blocked out that part of my Cancer "happy hour" routine in my short term memory so I missed suggesting it.
Also, since you are getting Erbitux under no circumstances should you forbear or delay putting cream and oinment on your skin until your radiation TX are done. It will be way to late then.
Charm

Last edited by Charm2017; 12-24-2010 05:58 PM. Reason: typos

65 yr Old Frack
Stage IV BOT T3N2M0 HPV 16+
2007:72GY IMRT(40) 8 ERBITUX No PEG
2008:CANCER BACK Salvage Surgery
25GY-CyberKnife(5) 3 Carboplatin
Apaghia /G button
2012: CANCER BACK -left tonsilar fossa
40GY-CyberKnife(5) 3 Carboplatin

Passed away 4-29-13